Driver & Support Worker

Full time – 40 hours a week

You will be supporting adults with moderate to severe learning disability aged over 55 years old

Driving Duties

• Driving an 8-seater minibus with manual gear – Class B licence is fine
• With a full clean driving licence, drive residents to their daily activities ensuring their safety at all times
• Ensuring the vehicle and safety and security of passengers at all times.
• Cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle whilst in their charge.
• Assisting users on/off the vehicle and operating the vehicle’s passenger lift safely, according to instructions delivered in the Minibus
• Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training and our approved risk assessments.
• Reporting issues of vehicle damage, hazards and risks, cleanliness concern or relevance to the manager as soon as possible.
• Meet Health and Safety requirements of the Home and legislation, in all respects.
• Adhering to the Highway Code and being personally responsible for any traffic and parking violations whilst in charge of the vehicle
• Carrying out other care duties
• Any other driving duties consistent with post as requested by the manager or senior staff

Support Worker Duties

• Enable and support residents to access a varied range of leisure activities and services in the local community.
• Support residents’ participation in home-based activities as desired.
• Participate and support residents in cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks.
• Assist in the provision of the highest possible standards with regard to quality of life and a homely environment, including support for those who represent a challenge to the service.
• Assist and support residents to have access to and receive health care, from statutory providers, i.e., GP’s, Dentist, Chiropodist, Community Learning Disability teams, etc.
• Provide personal care for residents, as appropriate, which may involve washing, dressing, toileting, intimate personal care, administering medication.
• Help promote the positive participation of relatives, friends and volunteers in the lives of the individual resident.
• Maintain good working relationships with health care professionals and others.
• Work in the framework of a staff rota, based around the residents’ needs and the requirements of the home.
• Assist in the administration and operational needs of the services, its finances, equipment, security and health & safety.
• Ensure that the delivery of the service is underpinned by a commitment to equality of opportunity for both residents and staff.
• Meet Health and Safety requirements of the Home and legislation, in all respects.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the objectives of the post, as required by the Home Manager.

Essential Criteria

• Female and males are welcome
• Have held UK manual car licence (preferably no points) for a minimum 3 year period and have significant driving experience
• Willingness and demonstrate ability to comply with Allswell Care Services Equal Opportunities Policy
• D1 licence desirable but not essential
• An awareness and understanding of the needs of older and disabled people
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone or in writing
• A courteous, polite and professional manner
• Ability to work alone
• Must pass an enhanced DBS check
• Computer literate

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